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The Latest Breaking News from Russell Brand

How conspiracists jumped to defend Russell Brand before allegations were even made

Prominent figures such as Andrew Tate and Elon Musk among those throwing support behind the accused comedian

The Independent UK

Russell Brand: how the comedy industry uses humour to abuse and silence women

Over the last ten years I have been researching the barriers to women’s participation in the UK comedy circuit. During that time, it became clear to me that the live comedy industry has a particular susceptibility to fostering spaces of abuse.

The Conversation

BBC removes Russell Brand programmes deemed to ‘fall below public expectations’

An episode of ‘QI’ and a Joe Wicks podcast appearance have been wiped from BBC platforms

The Independent UK

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BBC removes some Russell Brand content from iPlayer and Sounds apps

THE BBC has removed some Russell Brand content from its iPlayer and Sounds apps, saying it “now falls below public expectations”.

The National (Scotland)

Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter speaks out on allegations against ex Russell Brand

Georgina Baillie - who was at the centre of the ‘Sachsgate’ scandal in 2008 - said Brand was ‘always very nice to her’

The Independent UK

YouTube suspends monetization of ex-Hollywood star's channel after he's accused of rape and sexual assault

The video-sharing site, owned by Google, said the move had been made as a direct result of serious allegations being made against Russell Brand.

Fortune

‘Russell Brand treated me badly after Sachsgate, but he also helped save my life’

Georgina Baillie had her fling with the comedian broadcast all over the airwaves. But she doesn’t bear a grudge against the man who paid for her rehab

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First Thing: Freed American condemns Iran for holding foreigners hostage

Siamak Namazi was held in Iran’s notorious Evin prison for nearly eight years before the $6bn prisoner swap on Monday. Plus, New York City’s $52bn plan to save itself from the sea

The Guardian - UK

Everything we know about Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s short-lived marriage

In light of the sex abuse allegations against Brand, Perry’s past comments about the comedian’s ‘controlling’ behaviour have resurfaced

The Independent UK

YouTube blocks Russell Brand from making money on platform following rape allegations

YouTube has stopped Russell Brand making money on its platform because of the rape and sexual assault allegations made against him.

The National (Scotland)

Russell Brand’s father jumps to his defence over ‘unproven’ sexual assault allegations

Ron Brand called the allegations a “vendetta” against his son

The Independent UK

Which investigations have been launched into claims against Russell Brand?

The comedian and actor has been accused of sexual assault by four women from between 2006 and 2013.

The Independent UK

Why allegations like the ones against Russell Brand can take years to come to light

Social media is awash with conspiracy theories about a supposed ‘coordinated attack’ on Brand. But investigations into sexual assault allegations take months, if not years, of work in order to gather sufficient evidence

The Independent UK

Dannii Minogue labelled Russell Brand ‘vile predator’ in resurfaced interview

Australian singer claimed presenter ‘would not take no for an answer’ in 2006 MTV chat

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Russell Brand: YouTube stops star’s channel from making money as new sex claims emerge

Fresh blows for comedian as police renew appeal to women to come forward

The Guardian - UK

YouTube suspends Russell Brand’s revenues from his channel

Google-owned company says move is due to it ‘violating our creator responsibility policy’

The Independent UK

YouTube blocks Russell Brand from earning revenue after ‘violating policy’

Brand had used the channel to contest the sexual assault allegations made against him

The Guardian - UK

Tuesday briefing: Birmingham’s long road back from the brink of bankruptcy

In today’s newsletter: As the government takes direct control of the city’s finances, how did the UK’s second-biggest city find itself in such a mess?

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The Guardian - UK

The brave victims of Russell Brand’s misogyny deserve full support. This time, let’s get it right

The new claims made me think about the media’s treatment of the woman he famously humiliated on Radio 2, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Russell Brand’s wonderland: the online soapbox where the star pushes his ‘free speech’

Amid the relentless conspiracy theorising on the comedian’s YouTube and Rumble video channels, there have been fleeting pauses for self-reflection

The Independent UK

Russell Brand news – latest: YouTube suspends adverts on comedian’s channel as Katy Perry clips resurface

YouTube blocks Russell Brand from making money from videos on his channel over sexual assault and rape allegations

The Independent UK

Russell Brand tour dates postponed as Met receives report of alleged sex assault

Brand has strongly denied the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour.

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Another Woman Has Reported Sexual Assault Allegations Against Russell Brand, UK Police Confirm

"Officers are in contact with the woman and will be providing her with support."

The Independent UK

Russell Brand news – latest: Comedian postpones all tour dates as Met receives alleged sexual assault report

Comedian Russell Brand vehemently denies all allegations of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse

The Independent UK

What the papers say – September 19

Allegations against Russell Brand continue to surface as the story dominates Britain’s front pages for another day.

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